2012 Volvo V40 2.0L Diesel · SW62 VZN
2012 Volvo V40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/11/2012. Recorded mileage 59,583 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1984cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SW62 VZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 59,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW62 VZN Mileage History
- 14/11/202250,324 mi
- 28/11/202353,756 mi+3,432 mi
- 28/11/202353,756 mi
- 20/11/202456,707 mi+2,951 mi
- 02/12/202559,583 mi+2,876 mi
Average of roughly 3,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW62 VZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V40 (SW62 VZN) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLVO V40
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Air conditioning compressor failure(Moderate)
Compressors can seize or stop cooling properly, and in the worst cases the auxiliary belt can be affected too.
- Snapped rear coil springs(Moderate)
The V40 is known for snapping its rear coil springs, often discovered during MOT tests or as a metallic clinking sound over bumps.
- Water ingress around windscreen and scuttle(Moderate)
Poor sealing can let water into the passenger footwell and eventually upset electrical modules or create persistent misting.
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